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In reply to the discussion: This short video might inspire you, and it will certainly inform. Also, goodbye and good luck. [View all]woo me with science
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This short video might inspire you, and it will certainly inform. Also, goodbye and good luck. [View all]
BelgianMadCow
Apr 2014
OP
"... the pervasive american exceptionalism and party cheering I can't stomach." Yeah, me either.
Scuba
Apr 2014
#4
I feel that way often..I just come to read the news and hear wonderful clips like this one
xiamiam
Apr 2014
#21
Don't be so final about it. Come back for visits. Good luck in all your endeavors.
TeamPooka
Apr 2014
#14
I'm the granddaughter of Spaniards - all 4 grandparents were born in Spain. I also lived in Spain..
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2014
#50
Good points about organizing. Strong unions also play a role in European strikes and demon-
merrily
Apr 2014
#64
Thank you, and yes, it's not Americans per se. It's the lifestyle and layout of communities. It's
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#67
That's great that your parents voted Democrat. Of course everyone can't agree with everything
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#69
I think the Spanish media is way less corporate. I do know one thing tho...
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#72
I think the reason Democrats and libs don't have 1 organization, is because we are a freer group...
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#79
I don't think putting the official Democratic Party and liberals in the same basket
merrily
May 2014
#80
I'm not in favor of a one-party system either, but already we have had a one-party mentality in
Sarah Ibarruri
May 2014
#81
Not everyone touts American exceptionalism, BMC, some do also criticize within our own political
mother earth
Apr 2014
#58
Dear Belgian Cow, I am sorry to see you leave. But I understand. I too need to move on from
sabrina 1
May 2014
#70